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These Arizona wineries will deliver wine to your door during coronavirus

Randy Valdiviezo calls for a takeout order on March 19, 2020, at Tacos Chiwas in Phoenix. Sean Logan/The Republic

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Randy Valdiviezo calls for a takeout order on March 19, 2020, at Tacos Chiwas in Phoenix.
Sean Logan/The Republic

Nobuo at Teeter House in Phoenix will be offering its lunch and dinner menus except raw items to go. Orders can be placed by phone. Details: 622 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-254-0600, nobuofukuda.com. The Republic

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Nobuo at Teeter House in Phoenix will be offering its lunch and dinner menus except raw items to go. Orders can be placed by phone. Details: 622 E. Adams St., Phoenix. 602-254-0600, nobuofukuda.com.
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The Dirty Drummer in Phoenix is open from 4-11p.m. daily offering its full menu and beer to go. Details: 2303 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 602-840-2726, thedirtydrummer.com/menu. Dana Armstrong

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

The Dirty Drummer in Phoenix is open from 4-11p.m. daily offering its full menu and beer to go. Details: 2303 N. 44th St., Phoenix. 602-840-2726, thedirtydrummer.com/menu.
Dana Armstrong

Cibo in downtown is now offering Family Dinners for takeout, which include one of two pastas and once of two salads with a side of bread for $58. Details: 603 N. Fifth Ave., Phoenix. 602-441-2697, cibophoenix.com. Photo by: Cibo

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Cibo in downtown is now offering Family Dinners for takeout, which include one of two pastas and once of two salads with a side of bread for $58. Details: 603 N. Fifth Ave., Phoenix. 602-441-2697, cibophoenix.com.
Photo by: Cibo

Gertrude's at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is open for takeout. Details: 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225, gertrudesrestaurant.net. John Samora/The Republic

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Gertrude's at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is open for takeout. Details: 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 480-941-1225, gertrudesrestaurant.net.
John Samora/The Republic

Flint by Baltaire, located on 24th Street and Camelback at the Esplanade, will offer a to-go and curbside pickup menu during its temporary closure. Details: 2425 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-812-4818, flintbybaltaire.com. FLINT by Baltaire

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Flint by Baltaire, located on 24th Street and Camelback at the Esplanade, will offer a to-go and curbside pickup menu during its temporary closure. Details: 2425 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-812-4818, flintbybaltaire.com.
FLINT by Baltaire

Hula's in uptown Phoenix is open for takeout and delivery only from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Details: 5114 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-265-8454, hulasmoderntiki.com. Hula's Modern Tiki

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Hula's in uptown Phoenix is open for takeout and delivery only from noon to 8 p.m. daily. Details: 5114 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. 602-265-8454, hulasmoderntiki.com.
Hula's Modern Tiki

Uncle Sam’s in Phoenix is offering touch-free direct delivery through online ordering on the restaurant website. They will deliver your order to your doorstep and then honk the horn to let you know it has arrived. All tips and service charges go directly to their employees. Details: 3217 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix. 602-996-3511, unclesamsaz.com. Uncle Sam's

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Uncle Sam’s in Phoenix is offering touch-free direct delivery through online ordering on the restaurant website. They will deliver your order to your doorstep and then honk the horn to let you know it has arrived. All tips and service charges go directly to their employees. Details: 3217 E. Shea Blvd., Phoenix. 602-996-3511, unclesamsaz.com.
Uncle Sam's

Angry Crab Shack restaurants in Phoenix are open for pickup or delivery. Order by phone for curbside pickup or delivery within a 5-mile radius of the restaurant. Details: 2808 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-956-3088, angrycrabshack.com. Michael Chow/The Republic

These Phoenix restaurants are offering takeout during coronavirus shutdown

Angry Crab Shack restaurants in Phoenix are open for pickup or delivery. Order by phone for curbside pickup or delivery within a 5-mile radius of the restaurant. Details: 2808 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. 602-956-3088, angrycrabshack.com.
Michael Chow/The Republic

The close-knit Arizona wine industry is no stranger to embracing the concept of unity. And while the new coronavirus is making it nearly impossible to physically come together, local wineries are showing social distancing solidarity by making it easier for enthusiasts to get their fill of vino without leaving home.

Most Arizona wineries are offering discounts on bottles and shipping, with some even shipping for free – a huge perk considering the usual high cost of shipping alcohol and heavy glass bottles. Check out your favorite houses’ websites and social media pages for detailed information. A comprehensive list of wineries can be found on the Arizona Wine Growers Association website: azwinegrowersassociation.com/members.

However, if you prefer your wine sooner, some owners are making that wish come true with door-to-door service.

Brian Ruffentine, co-owner of Garage-East winery in Gilbert, is among them. The winery quickly moved its entire wine list and most of its food menu to an online store platform.

“We had wanted to start a home delivery program for a couple of years but never pulled the trigger on it until now. It took a worldwide crisis of COVID-19 for us to start the program overnight,” Ruffentine said.

Here are four Arizona wineries that deliver their wares for free with a minimum bottle or dollar amount purchase. Wines must be prepaid and received by someone 21 or older.

And, if you seek suggestions, winery owners and winemakers share what they like to eat while sipping their wine.

Garage-East

This hip winery calls Barnone in Gilbert home, and it will come to your home bearing wine with no delivery fees during the new coronavirus pandemic.

They’ll also deliver items from the food menu, including goodies from The Pork Shop, Hayden Flour Mills, Crow’s Dairy and Tracy Dempsey’s Originals.

Delivery to homes in Garage-East's immediate neighborhood have no minimum purchase requirement. Deliveries within a 10-mile radius require a $50 minimum purchase, and deliveries to the rest of the Valley have a $200 minimum. Ordering and payment must be made online. Orders received before 5 p.m. will be delivered that day between 5 and 8 p.m.

When it comes to dinner cravings, Ruffentine has found satisfaction with pairing a stellar gourmet pizza like Pizzeria Bianco’s Wiseguy – a white pizza that flaunts wood-roasted onion, house smoked mozzarella and fennel sausage – with Garage-East’s 2015 Higley Road, a personality-laden red blend of Syrah, Grenache, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo and Graciano.

He’s also head over heels for #BreakfastWine with any food or just by itself. “#BreakfastWine is our take on a mimosa, just better," he said. "We take fresh citrus from either the farm here at Agritopia or our friends’ backyard, juice the grapefruit and oranges, blend with a white wine and carbonate. So good!”

Pillsbury Wine Company

Sam Pillsbury, owner of Pillsbury Wine Company, poses with the Grenache that won a Double Gold in the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.(Photo: Sam Pillsbury)

Place your order for at least six bottles and get them delivered for free. Or, why not go in with a friend and make it a case to share?

Filmmaker-turned-winemaker Sam Pillsbury likes pairing his WildChild White with sautéed mahi mahi and lightly seasoned sautéed vegetables. The blend may change slightly each year, but the 2018 vintage includes Symphony, Malvasia, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Viognier, and the 2017 vintage took Double Gold at the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Another Chronicle award winner, the 2017 Malvasia Bonnie Lee, will also pair nicely.

Planning a simple yet classic pasta with red sauce night? Pillsbury pairs his homemade rendition with the 2017 Grenache Reserve or 2017 Mourvedre. Peruse the online shop and place a delivery order in metro Phoenix by calling Amy Powell at 602-421-8061.

Su Vino Winery

This Old Town Scottsdale house known for its fruit-infused wines will deliver six or more bottles for free. For orders of fewer than six bottles, a delivery charge of $5-$10 may apply based on the destination’s distance from its tasting room. In addition to its label, it also carries wine from Deep Sky Vineyards, a boutique Arizona winery based in Elgin.

Su Vino winemaker Jonathan Coppins suggests sipping his 2019 Sauvignon Blanc with a lightly dressed fresh salad or flaky light fish, or solo on the porch under some sunshine. Carnivores can pair a burger, barbecue ribs or filet mignon with the signature Super Tuscan, a bold blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.